Personal Growth

Published by Derek Stiles on May 21, 2024

Deck: 1909 Waite Smith (By A.E. Waite & P. Colman Smith)

Card Notes

Position 1: Current State This card represents your current state of personal growth. It offers insights into where you currently stand in your journey, highlighting your strengths, areas of growth, and any challenges or blockages that may be present.

King of Wands: Keywords: Power, Influence, Strength, Inspiration, Leadership

Meaning: King of Wands signifies a time of strong leadership, ambition, and the ability to take charge of situations. It represents your assertiveness, entrepreneurial spirit, and the confidence to pursue your goals with determination. The card suggests that you possess natural leadership qualities and are capable of inspiring others to follow your vision. It encourages you to embrace your passion, assert your authority, and use your influence to create positive change. The King of Wands brings a sense of personal power, influence, and the potential for success.

Position 2: Key Lesson The second card focuses on a key lesson or theme that you need to learn or embrace for your personal growth. It offers insights into the specific area or aspect of your life that requires attention or further development. This card serves as a guidepost for your growth journey.

Five of Pentacles: Keywords (reversed card): Recovery, Assistance, Support, Healing, Resilience

Meaning (reversed card): In reverse, Five of Pentacles' meaning can indicate a period of recovery, finding assistance, or overcoming difficulties. It may suggest a shift towards a more positive outlook, improved financial circumstances, or a sense of belonging. Reversed, the card advises you to reflect on any areas where you may have found help or support and to cultivate gratitude for the blessings in your life. It encourages you to seek opportunities for healing, reach out for assistance when needed, and actively work towards improving your situation.

Position 3: Action Steps This card provides guidance on the practical action steps or strategies you can take to foster personal growth in the identified area. It offers insights into the specific actions, habits, or mindset shifts that can support your growth and help you move forward on your path.

Ten of Swords: Keywords: Painful ending, Betrayal, Failure, Rock bottom, Transformation

Meaning: Ten of Swords signifies a time of deep crisis, hitting rock bottom, or experiencing a profound sense of defeat. It represents a period when you may feel overwhelmed by circumstances, betrayed, or emotionally exhausted. The card suggests that you have reached the end of a difficult chapter, and while it may be painful, it also signifies the opportunity for a fresh start. It encourages you to acknowledge your pain, release any attachments to the past, and be open to new beginnings. The Ten of Swords brings a sense of closure, the potential for transformation, and the opportunity to rise above adversity.

Position 4: Inner Strengths The fourth card highlights your inner strengths or personal qualities that you can tap into to support your personal growth. It offers insights into the inner resources, talents, or attributes that can empower you on your journey. This card serves as a reminder of your inherent capabilities and resilience.

King of Pentacles: Keywords (reversed card): Financial loss, Instability, Greed, Lack of success, Mismanagement

Meaning (reversed card): In reverse, King of Pentacles' meaning can indicate financial insecurity, mismanagement, or a lack of responsibility. It may suggest a need to reassess your approach to wealth and success, or to address any tendencies towards greed or materialism. Reversed, the card advises you to reflect on any areas where you may be neglecting your financial responsibilities or overemphasizing material gain. It encourages you to seek balance, practice financial prudence, and consider the long-term consequences of your actions.

Position 5: Future Potential The fifth card represents the potential outcomes or blessings that await you as you continue to focus on your personal growth. It offers insights into the positive shifts, opportunities, or rewards that can arise from your commitment to self-improvement. This card serves as a motivating force and reminder of the possibilities that await you.

King of Cups: Keywords: Emotional balance, Compassion, Wisdom, Emotional maturity, Leadership

Meaning: King of Cups signifies a time of emotional stability, wisdom, and compassion. It represents a period when you are able to navigate your own emotions with maturity and offer support and guidance to others. The card suggests that you possess a deep understanding of emotions, empathy, and the ability to maintain balance even in challenging situations. It encourages you to trust your intuition, approach emotional matters with compassion and understanding, and lead with a calm and nurturing demeanor. The King of Cups brings a sense of emotional mastery, wisdom, and the potential for creating a harmonious emotional environment.

Reading Stats

In your reading you have got:

0 Majors
5 Minors
2 Reversals

1 Wands
2 Pentacles
1 Cups
1 Swords

1 Five
1 Ten
3 Kings

Summary:

Currently you are in a leadership position that can provide you with the power to create positive change and growth. I should look for support to help me when the work is difficult. The work is leading to exhaustion but the work is also coming to an end. My inner strength should tap into being able to balance resources and needs and not to expend all my resources. My end goal should be emotional stability and compassion.

Spread: Personal Growth Template

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Work Conflict

Published by Derek Stiles on January 23, 2024

Deck: 1909 Waite Smith (By A.E. Waite & P. Colman Smith)

Card Notes

Main problem

Ace of Cups: Meaning (reversed card): In reverse, Ace of Cups' meaning can indicate emotional blockages, difficulty in expressing or receiving love, or a sense of emotional emptiness. It may suggest a need to heal past emotional wounds, release emotional baggage, or address any emotional barriers that are preventing the flow of love and connection. Reversed, the card advises you to reflect on any areas where you may be closing yourself off emotionally or denying yourself the experience of deep connections. It encourages you to explore self-love, seek emotional healing, and open yourself up to the possibility of love and emotional fulfillment.

Underlying factors

Nine of Swords: Meaning: Nine of Swords signifies a time of deep anxiety, nightmares, or emotional turmoil. It represents a period when you may be plagued by excessive worry, negative thoughts, or fear-driven imagination. The card suggests that you may be experiencing mental distress, feeling overwhelmed by concerns, or unable to find peace of mind. It encourages you to confront your fears, seek support from others, and practice self-compassion and self-care. The Nine of Swords brings a sense of acknowledging and addressing your anxieties, seeking assistance if needed, and finding ways to alleviate mental distress.

Outcome to work toward

17 – The Star: Meaning: The Star signifies a period of healing, serenity, and renewed hope. It represents a time of connection with your higher self and divine guidance. The card suggests that even in the midst of challenges, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It encourages you to trust in the universe, have faith in yourself, and embrace the opportunities for healing and growth that lie ahead. The Star card brings a sense of peace, inspiration, and inner strength.

Affirmation: I am filled with hope, inspiration, and unlimited possibilities.

Summary:

Issue at work that resulted in a confrontation without resolution. Now letting some time pass to come to resolution. Draw really shows the strong emotion and anxiety the experience brought out. A hopeful outcome looks possible if emotions can be managed, as the Star calmly distributes the water.

Spread: Free-form spread

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What is the universe want me to know?

Published by Derek Stiles on January 10, 2024

Deck: 1909 Waite Smith (By A.E. Waite & P. Colman Smith)

Card Notes

The Present Situation: This card represents the current state of affairs or the central theme of the reading. It sets the foundation and offers insights into the key factors and influences shaping the situation.

Knight of Swords: Affirmation: I channel my energy into focused action, confidently pursuing my goals with clarity and determination.

Challenge: The second card crosses over the first card, representing the immediate challenge or obstacle you are facing. It sheds light on the energies or factors that may be opposing or influencing the current situation.

Four of Wands

Subconscious Influences: This card reveals the underlying subconscious influences or motivations that may be at play. It provides insights into the hidden or underlying aspects that are affecting your perception and actions.

Five of Cups: Affirmation: I release the pain of the past and allow healing and emotional renewal to fill my heart and soul.

Recent Past: The fourth card represents the recent past and highlights the events or influences that have led up to the current situation. It offers insights into the factors that have brought you to this point.

6 – The Lovers

Possible Future: This card represents the potential future outcomes or developments based on the current trajectory. It offers insights into the possibilities that may arise depending on your actions and choices.

Two of Pentacles: Affirmation: I find balance and harmony in managing my responsibilities and priorities with ease.

Near Future: The sixth card offers a glimpse into the immediate future, providing guidance on what is likely to unfold in the coming weeks or months. It helps you prepare for what's to come and make informed decisions.

Six of Swords: Resisting change. or short voyoge

Self-Perception: This card represents your self-perception or how you see yourself in relation to the situation. It reflects your beliefs, attitudes, or self-image and how they influence your actions.

Eight of Swords

External Influences: The eighth card represents the external influences or people that are impacting the situation. It offers insights into the external forces or individuals that may be affecting the outcome.

14 – Temperance: Affirmation: I find balance and harmony in all aspects of my life.

Hopes and Fears: This card reveals your hopes and fears regarding the situation. It uncovers the underlying desires or concerns that are driving your emotions and decisions.

3 – The Empress

Outcome: The final card represents the overall outcome or resolution of the situation. It provides insights into the potential outcome based on the influences and energies revealed in the previous cards.

4 – The Emperor

Querent:

Judy Stiles

Spread: Celtic Cross

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What does the universe want me to know?

Published by Derek Stiles on January 10, 2024

Deck: 1909 Waite Smith (By A.E. Waite & P. Colman Smith)

Card Notes

Thoughts: This card represents the current state of your thoughts or the primary mental focus regarding the situation at hand. It offers insight into how you perceive the issue or the dominant ideas occupying your mind. It can indicate any preconceived notions, beliefs, or mental patterns that might be influencing your perspective.

10 – Wheel of Fortune: Affirmation: I trust in the cycles of life, knowing that change brings new opportunities for growth and success.

Keywords: Destiny, Cycles, Change, Luck, Opportunity

Elements: Fire

Feelings: The second card in this spread represents your emotional state or the predominant feelings you have regarding the situation. It reveals the depth of your emotions, whether positive or negative, and sheds light on the emotional energy surrounding the matter. It can help you understand your emotional responses and how they impact your overall well-being.

Ten of Pentacles: Affirmation: I create a harmonious and prosperous legacy for future generations through my actions and values.

Keywords: Wealth, Legacy, Family, Stability, Prosperity

Elements: Earth

Actions: The third card suggests the actions or steps you should consider taking in response to the situation. It offers guidance on how to manifest your thoughts and emotions into practical actions. This card encourages you to take a proactive approach and guides you towards the most appropriate course of action based on the insights gained from the previous two cards.

Six of Cups: Affirmation: I embrace the innocence and joy of my inner child, finding happiness in simple pleasures and memories.

Keywords: Nostalgia, Innocence, Childhood memories, Revisiting the past

Elements: Water

Summary:

My thoughts are in the cycle of life and the workings of the universe. My mind is open to the large picture. Financial security for my family and myself in retirement influence my feelings. The universe wants me to think about what makes me happy, my good memories. I should not base my actions solely on what the financial implications are, but should make decisions that bring me closer to my inner happiness.

Spread: Thoughts, Feelings, Actions

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How will 2024 look for 4S

Published by Derek Stiles on January 6, 2024

Deck: 1909 Waite Smith (By A.E. Waite & P. Colman Smith)

Card Notes

Nine of Pentacles: Financial stability

Page of Swords: New ideas for 4S

Four of Wands: Keywords (reversed card): Discord, Lack of harmony, Delayed celebration, Unresolved conflicts, Lack of stability

Perhaps changes to the 4S board, or perhaps continued slow progress.

Kind of opposite to 9 of pentacles.

Summary:

Overall things look fair for 4S. There won't be much growth, but there will be opportunities to learn and try new things.

Spread: Free-form spread

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Work

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